Developers, who already received approval to begin construction at the start of 2024, are now asking to change the boundaries on three of their properties signaling they are working toward getting the project re-started.

 A commercial trailer fire Tuesday night, May 13, temporarily shut down traffic along Highway 97 near milepost 66, according to Oregon State Police.

A head-on collision on Third Street in The Dalles near Safeway at about 2 p.m. blocked traffic for about an hour, but fortunately no one appeared to be hurt during the wreck.

Nearly 40 percent of residents in Klickitat and Skamania counties are served by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). While poverty has been on the decline since 2015, rates are still higher than the rest of the state, and gaps in income inequality are increasing.

North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) is excited to partner with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) at this year’s Wasco County Children’s Fair to educate the public about the dangers of lead poisoning. OHA is offering free, confidential lead screening for soil and children’s toys on May 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Children’s Fair at The Dalles City Park.

Locals sound off about their health care as well as the state of the health care system this week. There is no lack of dialogue on this topic. It’s an issue that touches every resident, every American, and every person on this planet we found out.